Homebrew Dvergur Species Details

The Dvergur are a rugged and hardy race who seem immune to the sometimes excruciating cold, given that they live in the cold mountainous northern region of Himinfjall.  Most of the Dvergur settlements are built down into the mountains, though the largest cities also have a considerable amount of structure built up on the mountainside. 

Himinfjall’s capital city of Vindborg is in the east of the vast northern country, which is the official home of the king or queen – though the monarch typically also spends a fair amount of time in their home province as well.  Each province is ruled by a clan chief; when the current monarch dies, the clan chiefs meet in Vindborg to determine who will be the next king or queen. 

While technically this is a democratic process for the clan chiefs, typically the decisions are heavily influenced by a series of challenges that are open to all – drinking contests, wrestling matches, and a variety of other events.  This event takes on the air of a festival, with citizens cheering for their favorite candidates. While any Dvergur are welcome to participate, the winners tend to be popular war heroes or clan chiefs.  This festival culminates in a coronation celebration, where the newly elected king or queen leads the festivities.  This ritual results in the Dvergur king or queen usually being exceptionally popular with their people; notable rivals in the challenges are normally given positions as advisors to the king or queen. 

The harsh and dangerous conditions in Himinfjall lead to the Dvergur being particularly fearsome and formidable in combat – though they also have a reputation as a fun-loving and loyal people, though sometimes their ideas of fun are bewildering to other races.

Dvergur Traits

Your Dvergur character has an assortment of inborn abilities.

Ability Score Increase

Your Constitution score increases by 2 and your Strength score increases by 1.

Age

Dvergur mature at the same rate as humans, but they’re considered young until they reach the age of 50. On average, they live about 150 years.

Size

Dvergur stand between 4 and 5 feet tall and average about 150 pounds. Your size is Medium.

Dvergur Toughness

Your hit point maximum increases by 1, and it increases by 1 every time you gain a level.

Speed

Your base walking speed is 25 feet. Your speed is not reduced by wearing heavy armor.

Darkvision

Accustomed to life underground, you have superior vision in dark and dim conditions. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Dvergur Resilience

You have resistance against cold damage (explained in the “Combat” section).

Dvergur Combat Training

You have proficiency with the battleaxe, handaxe, light hammer, warhammer, and improvised weapons. Your unarmed strike uses a d4 for damage.

Tool Proficiency

You gain proficiency with the artisan’s tools of your choice: smith’s tools, brewer’s supplies, or mason’s tools.

Languages

You can speak, read, and write Common and Dvergur.